Cook

North Island College; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Island College in Campbell River is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook breakfast and lunch menus for regular cafeteria service and catered events. You will ensure portion sizes and manage waste while ordering food to keep inventories balanced.

This role requires Professional Cook 1 certification, at least two years of kitchen experience, and Food Safe/WHMIS credentials; you will work Monday to Friday 7:00–15:00, with a seasonal summer layoff.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and basic internet skills.
• physically fit to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks breakfast and lunch to required standards.
• Prepares food for daily service and catering, including storage and handling.
• Provides excellent customer service during service hours.
• Ensures dishes and equipment are cleaned after each shift.
• Complies with FoodSafe, WHMIS and WorkSafeBC regulations and policies.
• Communicates safety concerns to Dean/Designate and preserves equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent working

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Professional Cook 1 cert

Food Safe certification

WHMIS certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution.

Posting Number

Posting Number

Posting Number

Posting Number SS678

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Cook

Division

Department

Department Trades and Technical Programs

Supervisor Title Dean or designate, Trades and Technical Programs

Location

Location Campbell River(CR)

Posting Type

Posting Type Internal/External Posting

Position Status

Position Status Sessional

If Others, please specify

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/24/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 02/19/2027

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

Monday – Friday 0700-1500
**Please note: This position is subject to a seasonal layoff period in the summer months.

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% 100

Pay Grade

Pay Grade G: $29.43 - $31.23

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean/Designate, Trades & Technical Programs, the Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking the breakfast and lunch menus for regular cafeteria service and other catered functions. The Cook is accountable for the cost-effectiveness of the menus by maintaining established portion sizes, managing waste and monitoring sales and customer preferences. The Cook provides timely and accurate requests to order food and food products to ensure required product is always on hand and that inventory turns over quickly with limited waste.
The Cook maintains high standards of quality and processes that are consistent with the standards and expectations of Professional Cooks and as established by the Professional Cook program faculty.

The Cook is aware of the Mission and Values of North Island College and demonstrates those values in all work activities and interactions.

• Job Knowledge
• Judgment
• Teamwork
• Planning & Organization
• Customer Service Excellence
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepares and cooks breakfast and lunch menus, to the standards of quality required and in adherence of the procedures established.
2. Prepares food products for daily service and catering as required, e.g. storage, handling.
3. Provides excellent customer service to all with whom they engage.
4. Ensures proper cleaning of dishes and equipment at end of each shift and advises the Dean/Designate of any items requiring repair.
5. Ensures a safe and professional working environment by strictly adhering to FoodSafe, WHMIS , and WorkSafeBC regulations and works in compliance with College Health and Safety policies and procedures.
6. Advises program instructors about any unsafe student actions or practices observed in the prevention of unnecessary damage to equipment or tools.
7. Notifies Dean/Designate about customer satisfaction and feedback received.
8. Establishes and maintains positive work relations with instructors, staff and students to support the Professional Cook program and the College as a learning environment.

Required Education & Experience

1. Industry recognized certification as a Professional Cook 1 (1-year post-secondary education).
2. Minimum two years’ experience (post certification) of working in a fast-paced kitchen.
3. Food Safe and WHMIS certification.
4. Experience developing, costing, and presenting catering menus and in organizing and planning such activities.
5. Experience cooking for catered events.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

1. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize tasks, and efficiently meet customer requirements and deadlines.
2. Capability to work independently and use own initiative to solve immediate problems.
3. Developed interpersonal, communication and service skills, with the demonstrated ability to exercise tact and good judgment.
4. Proficiency in the required skills to ensure quality of work, attention to detail, safety requirements and ongoing knowledge and skills development to meet industry requirements.
5. Basic level in the use of MS Office software (Outlook, Word and Excel); and knowledge of the internet and web-based applications.
6. Physically fit; able to lift and move equipment up to 40 lbs., and able to work standing for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
7. Knowledge of food costing and menu design and preparation.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you self identify as an indigenous person?
  • Yes
  • No
• If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

North Island College
Comox Valley Campus
2300 Ryan Rd.
Courtenay, BC, V9N 8N6
250-334-5000
nic.bc.ca